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Easy Vegan French Toast

Published: Mar 26, 2020 ยท Modified: Dec 12, 2022 by Iosune Robles ยท This post may contain affiliate links

5 from 15 votes
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Stalk of vegan French toast on a plate with some maple syrup and vegan butter on top.
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Vegan French toast is the perfect breakfast for a weekend. Crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside, and so easy to make with only 8 everyday ingredients.

This is the plant-based version of a classic recipe, which is usually made with eggs, milk, and sometimes cream, but this vegan alternative is healthier and lighter and I promise you won’t miss the eggs and dairy at all!

Stalk of vegan French toast on a plate with some maple syrup and vegan butter on top.

It's the perfect recipe for a Sunday morning, so flavorful, thick, and perfect that everybody loves it. Besides, you can customize it and eat it with anything you want.

It's the perfect recipe to make on a Christmas morning as a special treat as it's very rich and extremely decadent, but you can also enjoy this as a part of a wonderful brunch. Explore my Vegan Brunch Recipes for more tasty ideas!

Feel free to serve it with anything you’d like! It pairs really well with maple syrup, vegan butter, vegan whipped cream, Vegan Whipped Cream, powdered sugar, jam, or fresh fruit, among many others!

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  • ๐ŸŒŸ Youโ€™ll love this recipe because it is
  • ๐Ÿงพ Ingredients
  • ๐Ÿ”ช Instructions
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Substitutions & variations
  • ๐Ÿฝ Equipment
  • โ„๏ธ Storage
  • ๐Ÿ’ญ Expert tips
  • โ“Recipe FAQs
  • ๐Ÿฅž More vegan breakfast recipes
  • Vegan French Toast

🌟 You’ll love this recipe because it is

  • Ready in just 20 minutes.
  • Made with only 8 everyday ingredients.
  • Extremely easy to make, and doesn't require any special equipment.
  • A healthier and lighter alternative to the classic recipe, so tasty you won't miss the eggs and dairy.
  • Perfect for a delicious vegan breakfast, or brunch, but also as a treat on a Christmas morning.

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make vegan French toast.
  • All-purpose flour: it's used as the egg replacement in this recipe.
  • Unsweetened non-dairy milk: feel free to use any non-dairy milk you have on hand as long as it's unsweetened. I used soy milk, but almond milk is also a great choice.
  • Sugar: it adds sweetness and also helps caramelize the bread.
  • Vanilla extract: homemade or store-bought. You could omit it if you can't find it, but it will make your French toast taste even better.
  • Ground cinnamon.
  • Salt: I used ionized salt, but any salt will do.
  • Bread of choice: stale bread works best for this recipe, so I try to use one-day-old bread when possible.
  • Vegan butter or coconut oil for frying: using butter will make the toast tastier, but coconut oil is also delicious and healthier.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

🔪 Instructions

The batter to make vegan French toast in a shallow dish.

Step 1: Whisk all the batter ingredients (flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt) in a shallow bowl or dish.

A skillet with melted vegan butter.

Step 2: Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat (you can also use a griddle). Add the vegan butter or coconut oil to melt.

A slice of bread dip into the batter.

Step 3: Dip both sides of the bread into the batter allowing the bread to soak in some of it for a few seconds.

Vegan French toast frying in a skillet.

Step 4: Add the bread to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

📋 Substitutions & variations

  • I've only made this recipe using all-purpose flour, but any type of flour should work.
  • Use a gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version of this recipe.
  • I've tried this recipe with granulated and brown sugar and both works great, but any sweetener will do, even maple or agave syrup. Make sure the sugar you're using is vegan.
  • Although vegan butter and coconut oil are my favorite sources of fat to fry the bread slices, please feel free to use any oil you have on hand.
  • If you're not using coconut oil, I would use a neutral flavor oil like canola or sunflower oil.
  • Add other ingredients to your batter like orange or lemon zest, almond extract instead of vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, or add a splash of vegan Baileys.

🍽 Equipment

To make this recipe you'll need:

  • Measuring tablespoons and measuring cups (or a scale) to weigh your ingredients.
  • A shallow dish and a whisk or a fork to make the batter.
  • A skillet or a griddle to cook the bread slices.
  • A spatula or something similar to flip them.
Overview of a stalk of vegan French toast on a plate with some maple syrup and vegan butter on top.

❄️ Storage

  • Refrigerator: store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
  • Freezer: place a sheet of parchment paper between each slice, wrap them tightly in aluminum foil or inside a freezer bag and freeze. They will last for up to 2 months in the freezer.
  • Thaw: use the microwave, the toaster, or the oven.
  • Reheat: you can reheat them in the microwave, in the toaster, or in the oven. If you use the oven, make sure to heat them in a low-heat setting so they don’t get burnt.

💭 Expert tips

  1. Always use stale bread as it soaks up the batter better than fresh bread does.
  2. If you only have fresh bread, leave it out on the counter overnight, or put the fresh slices onto a baking tray and let it dry for 15 minutes in the oven at 180ºF or 80ºC.
  3. Don’t soak the bread slices for too long, because if they get soggy, they might break. Soaking time depends on how old the bread is and on the type of bread.
  4. Use a non-stick skillet to avoid sticking.
  5. Keep the skillet well-buttered to prevent the bread slices from burning.

❓Recipe FAQs

What can you substitute for eggs in French toast?

You just need a simple and common ingredient you already have in your pantry: all-purpose flour. It thickens the batter wonderfully.

Cornstarch is also a good choice, but I prefer the taste and texture of all-purpose flour for this recipe.

I've seen some recipes using ground flax or flax egg, but I promise you all-purpose flour is all you need.

What is the best bread to use for French toast?

While almost any type of bread can technically be used to make French toast, some work better than others.

I usually just use up whatever bread I have on hand, even if it’s a type that’s not often recommended for this recipe.

French toast should be crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside, so you need a type of bread with a soft but dense crumb that doesn't fall apart after being soaked in batter or when flipping.

Spongy, hearty, sturdy bread is the best. Brioche, challah, baguette, ciabatta, and sourdough work amazingly well, but make sure they’re vegan.

Can you make vegan French toast in advance?

You can make the batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator ready to dunk the bread slices into when you're ready too cook them.

I recommend eating it as soon as it's made for the best texture, but French toast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

Why is my vegan French toast soggy?

You're using the wrong type of bread. Use a spongy bread that can soak up enough batter to make a creamy piece of toast, but that is also sturdy and dense enough not to fall apart while cooking or flipping.

Another two common mistakes are using fresh bread instead of stale or slicing it too thinly.

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Stalk of vegan French toast on a plate with some maple syrup and vegan butter on top.
5 from 15 votes

Vegan French Toast

Vegan French Toast is the perfect weekend breakfast. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in just 15 minutes with 8 simple ingredients.
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 15 minutes mins
Servings: 3
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Ingredients 
 

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk , I used soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or brown, cane, coconut, or any type
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 6 thick slices one-day-old bread of choice, brioche, challah, baguette, ciabatta, and sourdough are top choices
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter or coconut oil for frying
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Instructions 

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the batter ingredients: flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and melt the vegan butter or coconut oil.
  • Dip each slice of bread into the batter, soaking both sides for a few seconds (but don’t soak too much to avoid the bread breaking).
  • Cook the bread in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Add more vegan butter or coconut oil as needed. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container. Make sure it cools completely before storing.
  • Freeze after cooling completely. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container, separating slices with parchment paper. It keeps for up to 1-2 months.
  • To reheat, if stored in the fridge, toast or cook in a skillet for 2-3 minutes per side. If frozen, reheat directly from frozen by toasting, using a skillet, or baking at 375°F (190ºC) for 10-15 minutes until crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below and let me know how it was!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Iosune Robles

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Comments

  1. Angela says

    October 26, 2024 at 4:20 am

    5 stars
    This is so simple! My family and I love this better than normal french toast too!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      October 29, 2024 at 7:26 am

      Hi Angela! Thank you! Iโ€™m so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed it. Simple recipes can be the best, right? Glad this one was a hit!

      Reply
  2. Magi says

    September 09, 2023 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    Really good FT recipe - even if you're not a vegan. Made this with homemade blueberry compote one time and with bananas sliced on top another. Both times used sourdough bread & this FT was delicious!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      September 12, 2023 at 10:33 pm

      Hi Magi! Sounds great ๐Ÿ™‚ So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Maria says

    April 16, 2022 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely the best french toast recipe I've ever made! Used oat flour in place of flour and 3 packets of stevia/monk fruit sweetener in place of brown sugar. This will forever be my go to french toast recipe.

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      April 22, 2022 at 9:13 am

      Hi Maria! I'm so glad you liked it ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Marianna E. says

    October 04, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe my kids ask me to make it on a regular basis. I usually toast some apple slices with butter and cinnamon and a hint I sugar to go on top, perfect breakfast and does well in the fridge for a few days. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      October 06, 2021 at 10:46 am

      Hi Marianne! Sounds so good! Thanks for your kind comment ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth Durst says

    May 10, 2021 at 1:29 am

    5 stars
    Yes, a friend and I made the vegan French Toast for her mom for a special treat for Motherโ€™s Day. Everyone liked it very much! We will definitely keep this one on file. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      May 10, 2021 at 9:31 am

      Hi Elizabeth! I'm so glad you liked it ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Monika says

    March 06, 2021 at 1:52 am

    5 stars
    WOW! Tried it and everyone in the family liked it, even the picky eater:) Thank you so much for sharing this recipe

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      March 08, 2021 at 10:56 am

      Hi Monika! That's amazing ๐Ÿ™‚ I'm so glad you all liked it!

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    December 07, 2020 at 12:57 am

    This is my favorite vegan french toast recipe! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      December 10, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Hi Laura ๐Ÿ™‚ I'm so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  8. Iris says

    October 06, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    Omg, thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I had been missing french toast but other vegan recipes just left me with soggy uncooked french toast, but these were perfect!

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      October 09, 2020 at 9:39 am

      Hi Iris! So glad you liked our vegan french toast ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a nice day!

      Reply
  9. Katie says

    May 13, 2020 at 12:40 am

    I loved this recipe! I added a cornflake crumb to make it extra crispy and it was delicious! Best French Toast!

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      May 14, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Katie! So glad you liked it ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a nice day!

      Reply
  10. Chere Nicole the vegan reader says

    May 07, 2020 at 12:59 am

    I have a question, can I use almond extract instead of vanilla extract, because I have been baking a lot and I have used all of my vanilla extract

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      May 07, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Hi Chere, I haven't tried it myself but I think it would work ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a nice day!

      Reply
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